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David Foster Wallace, and Gromit Podcast

60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★ - 19 ratings

The OFFICIAL fancast of David Foster Wallace’s seminal novel, “Infinite Jest”- hosted by Jared and Stephen. Join us each week as we discuss our weekly selection of IJ, as well as a novella of our choosing, and any topics art/culture adjacent.

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DFWaG 2017-2021

January 28, 2024 21:14 - 17 seconds - 334 KB

Yes, you read that correctly. Unfortunately, Steve and I have developed some irreconcilable differences, and in light of that, I’m taking the initiative to retire the podcast. Huge thanks to Gustavo, David Delmonte, Skib, Damon, and all the fans who wrote in to goof around with us- I hope we’ll be able to goof around again at some point in the future. Thanks again, and feel free to reach out via email or instagram to stay in touch. All the best, Jared

#52: "The Six Fingers of Time"

June 05, 2021 16:29 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Hey GromitHeads, Jared here: sorry for the delay on this one. I’m in production on my feature film debut, and dealing with a dang toothache. Nevertheless, I’m addicted to persisting, and getting this episode out for you. We’ll be back with a new episode on July 5th, and until then be sure to send in your emails, voice recordings, etc- we’d love to hear from you. If I remember correctly, Steve had a real bad attitude when we recorded this one, but what else is new? https://imgur.com/a/t0IDeg...

#51: "Who Censored Roger Rabbit?"

May 18, 2021 05:18 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Thank you so much to TIME Magazine for naming us “Hardest Working Podcasters” for 20MoneyWon, what an incredible award to be welcomed back to Seattle’s DFWaG Industries HQ with. To celebrate, we read Gary K Wolf’s impossibly jaded and enigmatic “Who Censored Roger Rabbit?”- easily the most personal, unfunny, singular work we’ve read for the podcast. Gary went hog wild with this one. Also in this episode: -Surveilled by The NSA/KGB Goons -Frau Yvonne’s 30k Women -BACO (Bill & Co.) -Listenershi...

#50: "Farewell, My Lovely"

May 04, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

A happy May Day to all our dedicated May Heads with a touch of May Madness, as we celebrate the 50th Episode Spectacular. What better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion, than to return to Raymond Chandler for “Farewell, My Lovely” as our supplemental, hardboiled novel of the week. (Editors Note: “The OC” was on FOX, you can blame the pencil pushers at DFWaG Labs) Our corporate partners for the spectacular include: The UN, WB, Crocs, Ocean Spray, etc. Also in this episode: -“The Trend ...

#49: "The Lottery in Babylon"

April 25, 2021 22:50 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

A huge thanks to Barrister Nelson and Footnote Correspondent Karl for a PERFECT 8/10 Podcasting Experience in both the lead-up to our highly anticipated “50th Episode Spectacular”, and our exploration into Jorge Luis Borges’ “The Lottery in Babylon”. Remember: use code “DFWAG20” for 20% off your first order of Ocean Spray’s new SprayBernet, this May. Also in this episode: -Introducing Karl: Certified Footnote Expert -Oceanspray presents “SprayBernet 50/50” -“All Around The World, Statues Cru...

#48: "The Prophet"

April 19, 2021 09:19 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Firmly committing to a 9.9/10 Podcasting Experience, we’re joined by friend of the pod, Jordan, to offer his sage wisdom in our unpacking and analysis of Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet”. Of course, off pod we held the Annual Nut Power Ranking, moreover there’s plenty of Nut Talk (NT) present in the long overdue April “Trend Report”. Also in this episode: -Introducing Jordan: Qualified Public Intellectual -“The Trend Report” (Produced by DFWaG Labs LLC) -A Plea From Chef Jeff -Global Outpouring...

#47: "Blow-Up"

April 13, 2021 21:25 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

BREAKING NEWS: DFWaG has partnered with Vinny VanGo for our first ever “Annual Giveaway”- the grand prize? Ornate wooden clogs signed by Vinny himself. As a way to celebrate this incredible development, we tucked into Julio Cortazar’s “Blow Up”, this week, with the hopes that we too can escape into an imagined reality far from our own as internationally hunted fugitives. Also in this episode: -“You Know I Like The Continental Breakfast” -Chef Jeff Breaks His Silence -The Baseball Stats Code...

#46: "Parker's Back"

April 06, 2021 00:02 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

We’ve escaped the clutches of the Globalist Cabal, and we’re painting the continental United States ORANGE. No better way to celebrate such fortune, than to continue our run of Flannery O’Conner short fiction. Can you believe that Steve has a microphone finally? All with the thanks of our New Dutch Family. Also in this episode: -#191 Comedy Podcast in The Netherlands -Christmas Morning w/ Your New Dutch Family -Operation: ORANGELAND (Orangevity 2021) -The Dracula Symposium -Religious Reveren...

DFWaG Episode #45: "Good Country People"

March 31, 2021 00:28 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

DFWaG Episode #44: "The Sound of Waves"

March 23, 2021 07:16 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

This week we read Yukio Mishima’s “The Sound of Waves”, courtesy of the incredible library system here at the Washington State Penitentiary- Walla Walla, Washington’s own supermax facility. We fought the Globalist Cabal, and the Cabal won: of course we were arrested not minutes after last week’s episode. Our sincerest apology to everyone who betrayed us, for having spoke too much truth to power. Also in this episode: -Walla Walla / Ypsilanti Podcast Connection -Steve’s Nurse, and His Window ...

DFWaG Episode #43: "The End(?)"

March 17, 2021 04:29 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

On Friday, March 12th, 6am, a new email arrived in the podcast mailbox from one “Ehrenzweig Sanchez Miguel Angel”. A message devoid of business propositions, local flavors, or boots on the ground correspondence from the expected litany of avid listeners. A message transporting us to a previously unknown world of intrigue, deception, and betrayal. David Foster Wallace and Gromit Industries presents “Miguel: An Investigative Podcast”. Additionally, we’ve finished our Samuel Beckett Trilogy this...

DFWaG Episode #42: "The Expelled"

March 09, 2021 00:38 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

This week we read Samuel Beckett’s “The Expelled” in addition to our weekly selection of “Infinite Jest”. We’d be remiss if we didn’t of course thank Beans(dot)com, HBO, and the Woody Allen Estate, for helping us produce the 1st Annual #PrayForGustavo Telethon- featuring 4 of his biggest fans. Join us next week for our exclusive interview with the legendary Beetlejuice Green. Also in this episode: -215th Most Popular Comedy Podcast In Romania -“The Trend Report” (Produced by DFWaG Labs LLC) -...

DFWaG Episode #41: "The Calmative"

March 01, 2021 23:26 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Ample vibes being caught in this one: As we build anticipation for the launch of “OPERATION GREENLAND”, we’re transitioning to “Bobby D, Alpacini, Tom, and Jerry”, a new Warner Brothers IP-centric podcast. (SPOILERS) Tom kills Jerry. Additionally, went ahead and unveiled the Royal Family x Funko collaboration. Also in this one: -“Tom & Jerry” for Best Pictures at The 63rd Annual Academy Awards -The Maureen Hinckley Foundation LLC / A Crisp $5 -#PrayForGustavo -The Statistician’s Quarrel -Ho...

DFWaG Episode #40: "The Big Sleep"

February 22, 2021 23:54 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

We sat down with beloved, detective novelist Raymond Chandler’s “The Big Sleep”, for our week’s companion material- as a treat of course, for our 40th Episode Spectacular. A huge thanks to all the real Gromit-Heads who have accompanied us on this literary journey, and the new journey of independent statehood that awaits us, even still (s/o Abner Abdeel for the gracious support). Also in this episode: -40th Episode/Annual Spectacular -DFWaG G-Fuel Funko Collaboration -New Character: Skib Umne...

Del Monte Dispatch Episode #200

February 07, 2021 00:36 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Bienvenido! The Del Monte Duo is back! Come with us to celebrate the 200th episode! We here at the Del Monte Dispatch are the only true italo-brazilian, and leftist extremism podcast venture on the market. A huge shoutout to all Italians throughout the world. Our views reflect those of the Del Monte Foods corporation. In this episode: -The SEC Freedom of Information Act -S/o All Italians, Internationally -David Dell Monte’s Local Flavor -SuperBowl VR (Intimacy Premium) -“The Necklace” / Mater...

DFWaG Episode #38: "Ultramarine"

February 05, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

We explored Malcolm Lowry’s literary debut, “Ultramarine”, and in turn explored our ability to become increasingly, and academically, combative in media res. More attentive listeners will notice around the 50ish minute mark that something happens. It is not my place to say what that something is. This is the final episode of David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, as we understand it currently. Also in this episode: -Tasty Tipples/Sour Hour: A Beverage-Focused Podcast -Glendale, Arizona: NSA Psy-op...

DFWaG Episode #37: "Alexander Pushkin Duo"

January 28, 2021 01:26 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

A new season means officially rebranded as “DFWaG: After Dark: Demon Hour: FREAKS ONLY”. This isn’t your grandma’s podcast, despite Steve’s constant attempts to sabotage the new direction we’ve chosen to go in. Fuck Portugal, me and all my homies HATE Portugal. I (Jared) don’t care if Steve IS involved with Air Portugal’s PPP (Portugal Pal Project). An apology must be issued for his behavior in this one. Also in this episode: -Dave & Grom, LTD (Ganja Green) -Our Boy In Brazil -Demon Mode Ini...

DFWaG Episode #36: "The Viy"

January 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

For the momentous occasion that is our 36th episode, we dare to dream of a world untethered from law and order. A world where Dew flows freely and often; where man is ordained with the ability to craft an artisan Dew in his image for the greater good- or detriment- of society as we understand it today. Of course read Nikolai Gogol’s “The Viy” as to better color our understanding of such a world, moreover that is rendered irrelevant. Also in this episode: -“Baby With a Man’s Mind” -Money’sDay,...

DFWaG Episode #35: "Low Lands, and The Small Rain"

January 20, 2021 02:11 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Thank you to everyone who has offered such kind words as we work to divorce ourselves from paltry, literary matters- and embark upon a new podcasting coproduction with the ever generous folks over at Nabisco. We’re proud to announce: "Local Flavor", a DFWaG/SnackWorks Podcast surrounding novelty snack foods, and our weekly dive into the world of fast food dining. Also in this episode: -Oreo Power Ranking (Thanks, Nabisco) -Fast Food Novelty Orders -Steve’s Milkshake Polemic -Utopian Thought E...

DFWaG Episode #34: "Tea Geequein'"

January 16, 2021 08:30 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Your professor had only begun to collect the prior day’s assignment when the school bell rang. Hearing this they pause- pensive and distant- for but a moment before announcing that said assignment can wait one more day. A collective sigh of relief falls over the classroom, halted by the shuffling chairs and book bags. Listen, we know you didn’t read this week’s selection, and thats alright. For now. Also in this episode: -Chastised in The Tea Room -Citrus Geequein’ -Steve Can’t Sit Still -“Wh...

DFWaG Episode #33: "Narrative Fiction 101"

January 14, 2021 01:51 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Welcome to your first day of Narrative Fiction 101, at DFWaG University. We wade into Hermann Hesse’s “Siddhartha” on our own quest for enlightenment, for nirvana, and ultimately for financial gain- as we dive deep into our extensive, newly minted, sponsorship opportunities. DFWaGU is the last true bastion of wisdom and truth seeking in the world (brought to you by The North American Vinegar Initiative LLC). Also in this episode: -International Correspondence, aka “We’re Not Gonna Talk About ...

DFWaG Episode #32: "Dino Buzzati Trio"

April 14, 2020 21:55 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

This week we read “The Collapse of The Baliverna”, “Catastrophe”, and “The Epidemic”, all by Dino Buzzati. So begins the our eternal shamble towards better audio, primarily Steve’s inability to record local audio. This crusade includes myriad stops, not the least of which being this week’s Damon Money Appreciation Special: A retrospective on our favourite, satellite correspondent. Also in this episode: -Lord Of The Rings; at length -“I’m doing the Lavazza” -Boots on The Ground Reporter, Da...

DFWaG Episode #31: "Erostratus"

April 08, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Season Two continues! We’re in fine form as we join our sponsors for the 31st- and by proxy spookiest- episode of all: our Passover 2020 Spooktacular! Now two-for-two on misogynistic/male angst literature! Very cool, and not at all a poor choice for our grand homecoming. Also in this week’s episode: -Zoom Industries, and Our Third Eye -“Steve’s here, pretend you aren’t enlightened!" -Passover 2020 Spooktacular -R L Stine’s “Cats In The Window” (Thanks, Scholastic and Pizza Hut) -Confronting M...

DFWaG Episode #30: "Barn Burning"

April 02, 2020 20:24 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Gone are the days of 20NICETEEN, long live 20NICETEEN. In Hinessight 2020 (Jared’s Year In Review), things are tumultuous, aligned even-still with an air of insight, and contemplation. A glorious return to form, as if we’d never left at all. Also in this week’s ep: -“Its All Greek to Me” w/ Steve -Addressing our Hiatus, Causation -Thank you, Polls, and Poulsbo RV -Haruki Murakami’s “Barn Burning” -Interpersonal Relationships/Negligence in Adolescence AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfoste...

DFWaG Episode #29: "20NICETeen"

January 14, 2019 05:42 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MB

Many years since I was here- on the street I was passin' my time away. To the left and to the right, buildings towering to the sky. It's outta sight in the dead of night. Here I am, and in this city, with a fistful of dollars, and baby, you'd better believe… In this episode: -Season Two -A Message to The Haters -“Bonjour” -Steve’s Jazz Corner AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “The Blind Owl” by Sa...

DFWaG Episode #28: "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream"

October 28, 2018 23:51 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MB

Well then. This was recorded on 10/14, and is one of our shortest episodes yet. We apologize for the absence: its been a rough couple of weeks. Sometimes you freak life, sometimes like freaks you back, nothing to be done about it save move forward, and provide the best pod for the real heads. In this episode: -Columb’ohio, and Lovecraft’s English -Tropical Tipples, and (I guess?) Tasty Teas -“Lemme get a Big Boy" -The Environment, Autonomy, and Body Horror in IHNMAIMS AND MORE. Questions? Co...

DFWaG Episode #27: "Mario and The Magician"

October 06, 2018 04:20 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MB

As you’ll soon experience, our already late- and very subdued/lethargic- episode, very quickly devolved into a long form read of our newest sponsor: Brachs Candy Corn splinter product, Harvest Corn. Also in this week’s ep: -Halloween Plans/Pumpkin Patchin’ -"Comedy Central Presents” -JBC n’ PC by DFWaG -Harvest Corn, by Brachs -Mario and The Magician -Literary Touchstones v. Politicizing Media -Harry Potter Goofin’, Bitch AND MORE Questions? Comments? [email protected] Te...

DFWaG Episode #26: "Tales From Margaritaville"

September 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

A Sunday upload? Listen, "Mdweek Madness" didn’t really pan out, as we ourselves were wasting away in Margaritaville. Even still, welcome to DFWaG Magnum- extra long, extra dense, extra tangential, for your pleasure. This week we discussed Jimmy Buffett’s “Take Another Road”, and found ourselves taken aback by the earnest, unassuming nature of Jimmy’s writing style, and ideology. Also in this episode: -Negligible Irresponsibility -Echo of Nostalgia -Steve’s Secession Selection -Vatican Goo...

DFWaG Episode #25: "Indiana Jones and The Stolen Podcast"

September 18, 2018 04:44 - 53 minutes - 99 MB

What’s really interesting about this episode, is how many times we begin to discuss our novella selection, only to be dragooned by American hero, and archeologist, Indiana Jones. Really, big part of this episode is Jared explaining the trajectory of the Disneyland/DisneySea attraction: Indiana Jones and the Temple of The Forbidden Eye. Additionally: -Grand Coulee Lifestyle #LiveAuthentic -Thank God for Jimmy Buffet, holy shit -GADZOOKS/EGAD -Friend of the Pod, R L Stine -The Adventure Genre,...

DFWaG Episode #24: "Homecoming"

September 11, 2018 04:26 - 52 minutes - 97.8 MB

Wake me up when September Ends? No, wake up up when September begins: DAVID FOSTER WALLACE AND GROMIT IS OFFICIALLY BACK IN SESSION. The bad boy scions of Podcasting have returned for a riff-centric episode to get us back on track. You can go ahead and delete This American Life, Serial, and whatever other garbage you have cluttering your iTunes feed- the boys are back in town. This week: -Bowling Ball Terminal Velocity -The Theme? Phish -Steve Joined A WSU Frat -20NICETeen -Breast Milk; The P...

DFWaG Episode #23: "The Pearl"

May 24, 2018 23:58 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Recorded on Monday, and only now published- consider this our diamond in the rough, our “if you’re going to town, go in a Lincoln” moment. Presenting MMUGs, a David Foster Wallace, and Gromit holding. This week: -Sun, Steel, and Shirtless Boys on a Skype Call -MMUGs (Copyright 2018) Presents: KCups -MMUG Club Seinfeld Edition Presents: Summer of George -Pod-Merch -DONKEH AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEX...

MAY UPDATE

May 20, 2018 23:19 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

MAY UPDATE: Hi, Jared here. I wanted to keep everyone posted on what is going on in our respective lives, and why episodes/uploads have become more sporadic. Hopefully this illuminates any mystery surrounding what the podcast stands to become, as well as what is currently keeping it from actualization. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit,...

DFWaG Episode #22: "At Swim-Two-Birds"

May 08, 2018 06:38 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

We’re back after a brief hiatus- don’t worry, more pod is soon to come. Moreover focusing on this week’s episode, we’ve really learned our lesson with reading Flann O’Brien/Brian O’Nolan for the podcast. These are grandiose works of satire, dynamic narrative structure, and by proxy impossible to relate to listeners without choking on our own descriptors. Sorry, we’ll be better: -“OH NO”; Weed Goofin’ -Juice v. Juicing -“This is a FULL SIZED BOOK” -T A N G E N T I A L -“At Swim”, O’Nolan’s Sen...

DFWaG Episode #21: "Death In Venice"

April 23, 2018 06:07 - 49 minutes - 91.1 MB

This week, we’re beyond honored to have a special guest to join in our discussion of both “Infinite Jest”, and our selected novella, “Death in Venice”. Known the world over for his literary expertise, please give a rousing, round of applause to critically-lauded literary icon, and James Benson mainstay: Kermit The Frog. Additionally: -Jack and The Bean Talk: a Coffee-centric Podcast w/in a Podcast -Please Support TownBiz (UrbanLuxe) -Happy Hikers: S/o the Washington Trails Association -Thomas...

DFWaG Episode #20: "Mathilda"

April 15, 2018 23:08 - 1 hour - 111 MB

20TH EPISODE, YOU KNOW WHAT THE FUCK GOING ON. This week, to re-establishing our proper Sunday schedule, we touch base on two stories- both of which we use to best discuss the cultural climate behind illness fetishization, and how sorrow manifests itself. Additionally, Steve decided to eat throughout the entire podcast, and learns what a wide-brim hat is. We’re fast approaching DFWaG Summer Club, stay tuned: -Jared’s Hair, and Steve’s Plague: Rising Action -4Loko Please Sponsor Us -“Fragments...

DFWaG Episode #19.75: "#LiveFolk"

April 13, 2018 19:13 - 44 minutes - 83.1 MB

This week, long overdue, we manage to dodge discussion EVEN STILL. We’ll be back Sunday, but for now, enjoy a (mostly) hair-centric podcast, with light literary themes: -Steve is Taken with Consumption -J Beans, et cetera -Tasty Tipples -#LiveFolk -Pigeon Forge, and Steve w/ Cops AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Mathilda” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley AND “Fragments from The Journal of a Solita...

DFWaG Episode #19.5: "What's Up, Creatine Loaders?"

April 02, 2018 08:36 - 38 minutes - 71 MB

What’s up, Loaders? No more #GromitHeads, "David Foster Wallace, and Gromit” is home of the Creatine Loaders. This episode is a far cry from literature oriented, or even adjacent- don’t worry, we’ll have a novella for y’all soon: -Steve Apologizes, and 4/20 Plans -Our Host’s Diets -April Fools -Steve Finds Love in The Club -Fan Mail AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD NEXT WEEK: “Mathilda” by Mary Wollstonecra...

DFWaG Episode #19: "Billy Budd"

March 19, 2018 07:59 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MB

Listen, listen- LISTEN. We get it: its been nearly a month without a proper episode. We understand the world has fallen into a dark period in our absence; the sun shines a little less bright without Steve and I yelling at each other. Never you fear… we really did it to ‘em this week: -We Read a Listener Email -What Should We Call Our Fans? -Tasty Tipples, with Timothy Tipplesman -“Billy Budd” by Herman Melville AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON...

DFWaG Episode #18.5: "Cave Dweller"

March 14, 2018 05:55 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MB

Wow. We lost all the audio for Episode #19. Thats fine. Not upset. So I guess here’s 11 or so minutes of bad jokes. We’ll be back on Sunday- don’t download this one. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD 2018, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved

DFWaG Episode #18: "The Dead"

February 26, 2018 16:23 - 44 minutes - 82.7 MB

Gone is “DFWaG”, long live “DFWaG”. Today we usher in a new era, one of culinary interest, and without any real merit. Introducing, “DFWaG: An Oatmeal Enthusiast Fancast”. Thats right, we’ll be answering all your oat related questions, and diving deeper into the culture surrounding ancient grains each and every week. Additionally: -“Annihilation” Vandermeer v. Garland -Systemic Corruption in Entertainment -Oatmeal, and Oatmeal Recipes -Joyce’s “The Dead” AND MORE. Questions? Comments? david...

DFWaG Episode #17: "Hadji Murat"

February 22, 2018 06:24 - 43 minutes - 79.4 MB

They begged us not to do it to ‘em, but here we are, doing it to ‘em. This week, we read Tolstoy’s “Hadji Murat(d)”, and had a chance to discuss what we have come to understand as Tolstoy’s most bleak, and misanthropic novel: -Steve Doesn’t Understand Genre Films -Father John Misty and Kirko Bane -Tupence, Thrupence, and So Forth -One and a Half Men -A Special Guest Calls In AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD...

DFWaG Episode #16: "Concrete Island"

February 13, 2018 04:27 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MB

WARNING: so I (Jared) am a huge fan of J.G. Ballard, and wanted to go hog wild this week on his underrated classic, “Concrete Island”. Due to some heavy editorializing, moreover, we’ve found ourselves amidst the worst episode so far. Arguably worse than our second episode- you’ll see why: -David Bruckner’s ‘The Ritual’ a Netflix Original -Dream Book Adaptation -Our Hosts Stumble Through Everything They Do -‘Concrete Island’, Technology, and Social Strata AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidf...

DFWaG Episode #15: "The Invention of Morel"

February 09, 2018 08:08 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MB

This week we read “The Invention of Morel” by Adolfo Bioy Casares. What if we’re reliving a lifetime long since recorded- experiencing thoughts, emotions, daily happenings of a previous lifetime, doomed to repeat it even still? This week we get real spooky, real introspective, and we’d love it if you’d come along for the ride: -The Swedish Chef and Jim Henson’s Propaganda. -Specialty Sips -Steve Has a Juice Dilemma -Immortalization and Youtube Culture AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfost...

DFWaG Episode #14 DOUBLE FEATURE: "'The Dunwich Horror', 'The Thing on The Doorstep'"

February 01, 2018 05:54 - 58 minutes - 108 MB

Don’t call it a comeback. We’re back having missed a week due to Steve’s prior engagement. To rectify our robbing you of an episode on Monday, we’re coming in H O T with an extra long, double feature episode. Double the novellas, double the goofs, mama mia: -Tune Talk: a Podcast Surround Tunes -Uptown Girl/The Uptown Girl on The Doorstep -Rockabilly Culture Can Chew ‘Em -Drinking More Water, with Your Whiskey -“God Forbid She Make Her Own Coffee” AND MORE. Questions? Comments? davidfosterwal...

DFWaG Episode #13: "At The Mountains of Madness"

January 22, 2018 04:01 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MB

Welcome to “David Foster Wallace, and Gromit”: the- self described- only podcast that features a Lovecraft discussion, that doesn’t also find harbor in steampunk paraphernalia, casual anachronism, and “nerd culture”. Enjoy the episode, we get real spooked: -Complaints Surrounding Nerd Culture (Whatever That Means) -Howard P. Lovecraft’s “At The Mountains of Madness” -Humanity, and Finding Meaning/Ourselves in Some Arcane Corner of The World -We Get Terrified by The Ocean, Again. AND MORE. Qu...

DFWaG Episode #12: "The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with The Sea"

January 15, 2018 10:03 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MB

Last week we had found ourselves in a position to further develop the podcast through the use microphones, and two-channel recording. Much to our dismay- no surprise to our listeners, I assume- this has not come to fruition. Steve’s laptop is semi-functional until further notice, but try to enjoy this episode anyway, as its par for the course: -Specialty Sips, a Beverage Podcast -Steve Does a Toast -“Eat My Ass”/“Chew My Cheeks” -Mishima’s ‘The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with The Sea” -The De...

DFWaG Episode #11: "As I Lay Dying"

January 08, 2018 07:43 - 51 minutes - 94.8 MB

We aimed to have a shorter episode, and surprise surprise: didn’t pan out. This week we read “As I Lay Dying” by William Faulkner, and additionally discussed: -Jelly Beans/J Beans -My Seahawks/My 12s -The Year Our Lord 20WEIGHTeen -Steve Retools “The Odyssey" -Loyalty, Respect, and Honor by way of Bitterness and Anger -A Series of Rude Interruptions AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DFWAGPOD 2017, David Foster Wall...

DFWaG Episode #10: "The Sun Also Rises"

January 02, 2018 04:34 - 49 minutes - 91.9 MB

We cannot apologize enough for skipping a week, our [INSERT HOLIDAY(S) HERE] celebrations got in the way- won’t happen again. Maybe. In addition to our week’s reading, we’ve prepared some extra juicy goofs to tithe you over this week: -Growing up Ren’n -T-Snaps: Prison Tobacco -10 Toes Down -Hyphy, The Sweetest Boy -“The Sun Also Rises”; the Lost Generation and Masculinity AND MORE Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, an...

DFWaG Episode #9: "The Death of Ivan Ilyich"

December 18, 2017 06:57 - 1 hour - 132 MB

A longer episode this week surrounding Leo Tolstoy’s “The Death of Ivan Ilyich”. The extra length is due primarily to our attempt to better branch out as an arts/culture podcast, so strap in, because we’re getting FLAGRANTLY TANGENTIAL: -The Seattle Band Trifecta -Music, and The Importance of Vinyl -Pretention; being Pretentious -Obsession, Apple Steve, and Opiates -The Death of Ivan Ilyich/Death as The Equalizer AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE...

DFWaG Episode #8: "Chronicle of A Death Foretold"

December 11, 2017 02:04 - 46 minutes - 86.4 MB

This week we highlight the novella, “Chronicle of A Death Foretold”, by Gabriel García Márquez, then things get a little off the rails. Welcome to our most sickly podcast yet: -Slow Starts and Complaints -Victim Blaming -Insignificance as a Theme/Fatalism -Self Importance and Fighting -Steve Peppers in Some Voices AND MORE. Questions? Comments? [email protected] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES. 2017, David Foster Wallace, and Gromit, All Rights Reserved